Take a look at the 2026 US Street Nationals Finals – True 10.5 and Outlaw Pro Mod Showdowns at Bradenton Motorsports Park!
The 2026 U.S. Street Nationals presented by M&M Transmission brought a climactic finish to one of the most competitive drag racing events of the winter season at Bradenton Motorsports Park. With deep fields in both True 10.5 and Outlaw Pro Mod, Sunday’s finals delivered heart-pounding eliminations, historic performance, and championship-level racing that had fans on the edge of their seats.
Outlaw Pro Mod Final — $75,000 Champion Crowned
In the marquee Outlaw Pro Mod finals, Stevie “Fast” Jackson powered his Motion Raceworks “Shadow 3.0” ’68 Camaro to victory, earning the $75,000 top prize in the Pro Mod class. Jackson’s win came when his final round opponent Derek Menholt went red by .006 seconds, leaving Jackson’s 3.566-second pass at 210.80 mph as the winning effort.
This triumph capped a weekend defined by elite performance — with all 32 Pro Mod qualifiers running in the 3.50-second zone, marking the first all-3.50-second Pro Mod field in the history of the U.S. Street Nationals.
Jackson, who finished sixth in qualifying with the quickest screw-blown car, battled through multiple elimination rounds, defeating highly touted competitors including Shawn “Murder Nova” Ellington and 2023 World Series of Pro Mod champ Spencer Hyde before clinching the crown in the finals.
Why the Pro Mod Win Matters
The U.S. Street Nationals is a cornerstone event in the Drag Illustrated Winter Series presented by J&A Service, and the Pro Mod finals are among its most prestigious showdowns. Beyond the big payday, Jackson’s performance showcased consistency, clutch tuning, and racecraft — from qualifying deep into the 3.50s to navigating a stacked eliminations ladder.
In Sunday’s final, Jackson’s reaction time and execution under pressure made the difference, with Menholt’s red light proving costly in the title round. Jackson’s victory also elevated his position in the Winter Series standings, positioning him for championship contention heading to the season finale.
True 10.5 Finals — High-Stakes Door Car Action
Sunday’s True 10.5 finals delivered fierce competition in one of drag racing’s most popular doorslammer classes. The True 10.5 field battled through eliminations to reach the final round, where Cole Pesz emerged victorious, adding the True 10.5 crown to his season achievements.
True 10.5 racing emphasizes high power on a 10.5-inch tire, demanding precise clutch work, traction tuning, and strategic throttle application. Pesz’s win reflected both his team’s preparation and his execution under final-round pressure.
Other standout True 10.5 performers included Larry Larson, who overcame Taylor Strange in Round 1, and Bill Lutz, who logged the quickest pass of the opening round — a 3.934-second blast — on his way through eliminations.
What Fans Saw in the Finals
Beyond the headline victories, the finals showcased:
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Intense, side-by-side Eliminations: Drivers traded paint-box intensity and fractions of a second throughout the races, with reactions and mid-track performance often deciding outcomes.
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Record-Setting Depth: The historic all-3.50-second Pro Mod field was a testament to how deep the competition level has become in recent years for the U.S. Street Nationals.
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Series Implications: With the Winter Series still in play, Sunday results were about more than one event — they affected trajectories for future championships and series prizes.
Event Legacy and Future
The 2026 U.S. Street Nationals once again demonstrated why the Drag Illustrated Winter Series is among drag racing’s most compelling road trips for racers and fans alike. From the qualifying rounds filled with 3.50-second passes to the finals featuring $75,000 on the line in Pro Mod and high-power door car battles in True 10.5, the event cemented its place as a highlight of the winter drag racing calendar.
With this event now complete, racers and supporters turn their attention to the next Winter Series stop — the Drag Illustrated World Series of Pro Mod scheduled for late February at Bradenton, where championship outcomes remain up for grabs.
